Lenin Has Fallen

 Watch Protesters Tear Down A Massive Lenin Statue In Ukraine

By: Nick Robins-Early  

Source: Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nick-robinsearly/

             The people of Ukraine have finally brought down the statue of Lenin after so many years of fighting and striving to end the reign of this ruler even after his death. For years on end the people have fought with one another, some trying to protect the statue and others refusing to let it stand. “Statues of Lenin, once abundant in Ukraine and a reminder of its past as part of the Soviet Union, have been a common target ever since the start of the revolution that ousted the nation's Russian-leaning leader earlier this year.” (1)  With the fall of the largest statue of Vladimir Lenin the people’s actions of Eastern Ukraine took over social media on Sunday. Although many of the Ukrainian people were fighting and battling to take down this massive statue some were fighting with the hopes of keeping the statue of the once great leader standing. Creating a blockade pro- Russian people tried to their full potential to keep Vladimir Lenin standing tall and proud. Protestors who were trying to topple down Lenin’s statue are being threatened with going to jail, but at this point and stage of their rebellion, statements and threats like those neither interest nor frighten them, they are ready to fight and take down any forces who are willing to try to overcome them.

            It is important for others to read this because it is important and relevant for people from around the world to understand the troubles around the world. It is clear that people are taking a stand for what they truly believe is right and fair and are taking actions in hopes of reaching their goals. It is the people’s job around the world to help them reach their goals. Reading articles like the one above will help spark the will to fight in many others and will inform the people around the world of what is taking place across the globe.        

 

 

it's not that easy

‘Why Didn't You Just Leave?’

By: Melissa Jeltsen

Source: Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

“Abuse usually isn’t consistent or constant. In between, you become a normal couple.”(1) “When I got upset about my bruises, he said I looked sexy all beat up. I was defeated.” (1) “I realized I could have died in that apartment and no one would have known.”(1) “I thought I could make him so much more in love with me that it would click — he wouldn’t want to hurt me.” (1) “He warned me that if I left him, he would hunt me down. He was going to shoot me. He was going to paralyze me. He was going to throw acid on my face.”(1) “The mortgage was $2,500 a month. My son’s day care was $1,200 a month. Plus groceries. Car payment. Credit card bills... I was terrified.”(1)

                Six quotes, six stories, millions more unheard and untold. Who was actually going to listen they think, who would care they would say. Domestic violence is not an issue that can be ignored; it is not a problem that will go away on its own. It is visible in all cultures and miraculously accepted in some. After the story about Ray Rice surfaced hundreds of survivors spoke out in hopes to help people understand why a woman would stay in an abusive relationship. In most situations children are involved and the mother cannot leave because she knows the father will come after her and take away the children and possibly harm them as well. However others have no one to go to because their husbands have taken everyone away from them and isolated the woman, others have no financial support to lean back on after leaving. Sadly some have fallen into the illusion that their husband still loves them and never meant to harm them, and others are terrified to leave because they have been threatened.

                People must read news reports like this because people must understand that domestic violence is a serious issue that must be dealt with, and woman need to come to the realization that they must seek help and become the free and worthy women they have the right to be.

 

the good stuff

In definition ice cream means, a frozen food containing cream or milk and butterfat, sugar, flavoring, and sometimes eggs. However, I like my definition much better, I like to describe ice cream as a wonderful treat that only a select few now how to enjoy correctly, it is the heeler of all pains, and the greatest creation of mankind. In my opinion the world would come tumbling down without it. Ice cream is comfort food, ice cream is happy food and sad food, ice cream is breakfast, dinner, and lunch.

I am not one to discriminate I am willing to indulge in any flavor of ice cream. However my favorite has to be the vanilla ice cream that they serve at one of my favorite restaurants, Casa Bianca. I know what you may think, vanilla is so plain and boring everyone says. I would beg to differ this is not just any vanilla ice cream it is homemade, it is creamy, it is rich, and it is the best flavor and ice cream on this planet. Obviously many would argue that there is no way vanilla ice cream can be this fantastically incredible, but I urge everyone to try then judge. A single bowl of this is hardly enough. Now I understand just saying it is great is not enough but this is all I have to offer now, it truly saddens me to know there are people who have not had the opportunity to try this very special ice cream. Weather someone’s favorite is vanilla or chocolate or anything in between ice is fabulous and phenomenal.

i scream you scream we all scream for ice cream
 

 

QUEEN BEY

Beyoncé Sneezes on MTV and MTV Gets Sicker

By: Rob Sheffield| August 25, 2014

Source: rolling stones

http://www.rollingstone.com/

          It is obvious that reading about Beyoncé can never be a drag to someone who is a proud member of the Beyhive (her fans). In the review the Rolling Stones has done for her legendary performance at the MTV VMA’s, made it clear that her performance was absolute perfection. In this review they have used the claim of value, to establish that they think her performance was amazing. While this credible source has said Beyoncé’s performance was the highlight of the night, one may argue and establish their own claim that there was, in fact, a performer who outshined Beyoncé that night. Ethos was already established because the Rolling Stones is known to be a credible source and the writer of this review established Beyoncé’s ethos by presenting the reader of her past accomplishments to prove to the reader that she is truly a talent. Logical evidence was not used in this review, as the reader can see the writer was all for Queen Bey and her performance, however the author of this piece had a large pool of examples as to why this iconic performance was absolutely wonderful and can be a topic of conversation. Pathos may have been found when the author mentioned the singer’s daughter and the words she had said to express her feelings toward her mother. Blue Ivy said, “Good job, mommy” (1), and to some of the readers those words could connect at an emotional level. As one can see some reviews are positive and some negative, however all reviews must use certain techniques to appeal to an audience.  

IRAN IS A GREATER THREAT?

Henry Kissinger: Iran 'A Bigger Problem Than ISIS'

By:  Alana Horowitz

Source: The Huffington Post  

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

          Is it possible that there is a more serious matter then taking down ISIS, according to ex-Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, Iran can cause a much more serious issue? Kissinger is convinced that since the boarders of the settlement are collapsing Iran will be a great power to be reckoned with. He says is in agreement with the rest of the world that the ISIS are a powerful force as well, but not nearly as powerful as Iran is. Iran has the recourses and the allies to take over most all of the Middle East, while ISIS is a long ways away from being able to take over Middle Eastern counties. Kissinger says, “The borders of the settlement of 1919-'20 are essentially collapsing. That gives Iran a very powerful level from a strategic point of view. I consider Iran a bigger problem than ISIS. ISIS is a group of adventurers with a very aggressive ideology. But they have to conquer more and more territory before they can became a strategic, permanent reality. I think a conflict with ISIS — important as it is — is more manageable than a confrontation with Iran.”(1) It does not come as a surprise that Kissinger believes Iran will cause issues, because he was a firm believer that Iran had a nuclear program when in reality they were not a threat.

          Weather Kissinger’s view on this topic is true or untrue it is important for people to understand that there are many different things happening in the world and that at no point is the entire world at peace. This news report informs the people that there is more than one issue at hand but all issues will be handled in due course.